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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,270.44, 825,582.18 and 371,912.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,270.44, 825,582.18 and 371,912.04 is: 513,219.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,270.44 : 825,582.18 = 371,912.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,270.44/825,582.18 = 371,912.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,270.44x = 825,582.18 × 371,912.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,270.44x = 307,043,952,751.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,043,952,751.45/598,270.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,219.33

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